Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species

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Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Iran launches backup for national gene bank, home to 8,000 plant species Tehran - Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has launched a backup version of the National Natural Resources Gene Bank to safeguard the country's plant genetic heritage, according to an official. Mohammad Mahmoudi, head of the Gene Bank group, stated that the backup ensures the preservation of genetic resources in the event of natural disasters or conflic

May 16 202612:24

Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming

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Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Iran plans to expand Caspian salmon farming Mazandaran - The head of Iran's Fishery Organization has announced a new strategy to sustainably develop aquaculture in the Caspian Sea, with a focus on expanding salmon farming in sea cages. Hamzeh Rostampour called the inaugural sea-cage salmon project in Tonekabon a turning point for the country's aquaculture sector. "Iran's fisheries future lies in sea cages," he said, citing global environmental limi

May 16 202612:22

Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations

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Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations Iran to boost agricultural diplomacy with Mediterranean, African, American nations Tehran – The head of the International Affairs and Specialized Organizations Office at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has announced that expanding agricultural cooperation with Africa and the Americas is a top priority, signaling a major push to strengthen the country's agricultural diplomacy across the Mediterranean, Africa,

May 15 202619:37

AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership

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AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership AI makes operational debut on Iranian farms under AREEO leadership Ardabil – In a landmark move for the country's agricultural sector, Iran has officially begun the operational integration of artificial intelligence and smart farming technologies into its fields, led by the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO). During a provincial visit to Ardabil, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Head

May 15 202619:34

‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’

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‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’ ‘No problem in supplying essential goods, food’ Tehran – The head of the Public Relations Center at Iran's Ministry of Agriculture has announced plans to leverage the expertise of academics and media professionals to help communicate the ministry's agricultural and food security policies. Seyed Sajjad Hosseini noted that despite wartime conditions, the country has not faced major difficulties in supplying essential commodities. "War inevi

May 15 202619:25

Minister: We stand for production, food security, people’s livelihoods

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Minister: We stand for production, food security, people’s livelihoods Minister: We stand for production, food security, people’s livelihoods Tehran - The Iranian Minister of Agriculture declared that his ministry stands fully committed to safeguarding production, food security, and the livelihoods of the Iranian people. In a post on the social media platform X, Minister Gholamreza Nouri pointed a recent message sent by President Masoud Pezeshkian to the ministry and wrote: "Throughout these d

May 15 202619:23

Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply

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Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply Bushehr strategic hub for off-season tomato supply Bushehr – The southern Bushehr Province has produced one million tons of vegetables and summer crops, with tomatoes leading as the main crop, a local agricultural official announced. According to Kobra Tavakkoli, Deputy for Plant Production at Bushehr's Agriculture Organization, tomatoes alone account for 660,000 tons grown on 12,000 hectares. She noted that the province ranks first in

May 12 202612:03

Iran’s pistachio exports jump 250 percent in 1 month, deputy minister says

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Iran’s pistachio exports jump 250 percent in 1 month, deputy minister says Iran’s pistachio exports jump 250 percent in 1 month, deputy minister says Tehran – Iran's pistachio exports surged 250% in March (Farvardin) compared to the same month last year, despite the closure of southern Persian Gulf borders, Deputy Agriculture Minister Mohammad Mehdi Boroumandi said. Exports rose from around 1,500 tons last year to 5,363 tons this March, the deputy agriculture minister for horticulture af

May 9 202612:11

Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers

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Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Minister reports 8 percent growth in fertilizer delivery to farmers Tehran – Iran's Minister of Agriculture has announced an 8% increase in the delivery of chemical fertilizers to farmers this cropping year, emphasizing that domestic production will play a greater role in ensuring the country's food security. Gholamreza Nouri said that thanks to the implementation of a national cropping pattern and favorable rainfall, th

May 9 202612:00

Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing

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Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Iranian deputy minister: Wheat self-sufficiency in the offing Tehran – Iran has moved to the brink of wheat self-sufficiency, and there is no cause for concern over bread supply this year, a senior agriculture official announced. Majid Anjafi, Deputy Minister for Crop Production at the Ministry of Agriculture, said that given the area under cultivation and the progress of the harvest, the country is approaching the threshold o

May 9 202611:44